Close approach of Venus and Moon on 3 June 2027 at 01:37
General information
The closest separation between Venus and Moon will occur on 3 June 2027 at 01:37, when they will be separated by roughly 6.163°. Both objects will be below the horizon and cannot be observed.
Visibility window
The event begins when the separation drops below 8° at about 16:10, and ends when it grows beyond 8° at about 10:57. The objects can be followed during this interval when observing conditions permit.Elevation and direction at closest approach
At closest approach, Venus and Moon will be approximately -8° above the horizon toward the north-east.Constellation
Both objects will be located in or near the constellation Taurus. This can help you locate them in the sky.Track Venus / Moon relative positions
| Time | 1812019020 |
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Close approach dynamics
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Close approach details
| Venus | Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 01:37 | |
| Angular separation (°) | 6.16 | |
| Geocentric coordinates | RA: 03h 26m 56s", Dec: 17° 35' 08s | RA: 03h 20m 51s", Dec: 23° 34' 58s |
| Topocentric coordinates | RA: 03h 26m 56s", Dec: 17° 35' 04s | RA: 03h 23m 46s", Dec: 22° 52' 10s |
| Distance | 1.6057 AU (240,209,301 km) | 0.00247 AU (369,507 km) |
| Angular size | 10.4" | 32' |
| Altitude (°) | -13 | -9 |
| Azimuth (°) | 55 Northeast | 52 Northeast |